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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.74, 11,346.15 and 2,017.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.74, 11,346.15 and 2,017.05 is: 3,025.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.74 : 11,346.15 = 2,017.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.74/11,346.15 = 2,017.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.74x = 11,346.15 × 2,017.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.74x = 22,885,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885,741.77/7,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.72

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